BC Motor Vehicle Act

What is Driving Without Due Care and Attention?

Driver distracted by smartphone—an example of due care driving violation.

Driving without due care and attention is one of the most commonly issued traffic offences in British Columbia. Found under section 144(1)(a) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act, this charge is intended to address situations where a driver’s behaviour falls below the standard of a reasonable and prudent driver, even if it doesn’t rise to the level of criminal dangerous driving. 

But what exactly does it mean, and what are the consequences if you’re found guilty?

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What Happens if You Refuse a Breathalyzer in BC?

Serious Consequences of Refusing a Breathalyzer

Refusing to take a breathalyzer test in British Columbia may seem like a way to avoid a DUI charge, but in reality, it often results in severe consequences. Under BC law, refusing a lawful request for a breath sample carries penalties that are as harsh—or sometimes harsher—than those for failing the test.

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